Bulk ordering with Community Foods, latest product list

Oct 03|17:54

Bulk ordering with Community Foods, latest product list

At ComFoods, we love bulk orders. There's something satisfying about hauling big bags to the counter and giving you a big discount (upwards of 20% off retail price). But we have found that bulk orders aren't as popular as they could be. Perhaps the quantities are beyond people's needs, or the price seems too much to handle, or perhaps people just aren't aware of the ways they can make it work. Here are some tips:

Quantity

Usually there is a minimum of 2 to 5 kilograms depending on the product, but some items (e.g. teas, herbs, sprouts) are available in smaller quantities. Savvy bulk customers team up with friends or family and go halves or thirds in a bulk order. Bigger quantities = bigger savings.

Waiting for deliveryIf we happen to be well-stocked in a given item, we may not even need to order in your bulk purchase specially. We can sometimes supply a bulk amount for a bulk price on the spot. The best thing to do is contact us as soon as you're thinking of making a bulk purchase. That way we can advise you on the E.T.A. and price. It also helps us bring forward the time frame for our next order, and get the product to you as soon as possible.

Also note that when we're preparing a big order with one of our suppliers, it's an ideal time to place bulk orders. Follow our social media and inquire with the shop to get a heads-up on what we're ordering next.

Product range

People often come in looking for products that we don't sell in the shop - but which we can get from our suppliers. If you're seeking a product similar to what we have in the shop, place an inquiry and we'll research its availability and price.

We'll soon be bringing you more features on bulk ordering. For now, refer to our latest Product list to get an idea of the range of products available. We're also pleased to announce we now provide bulk refills of Natural Scents deoderants! Produced in Kuranda, these deoderants are aluminium and alcohol-free, and feature organic essential oils to keep your armpits smelling lovely in the tropical heat.

Placing a bulk order or even a bulk enquiry is as simple as
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or giving us a call on 07 4041 5335.

Our olive oil producer

Jan 30|00:00

At a time when farmers are really suffering we can help by buying Australian organic oil.

Community Foods stocks high quality organic extra virgin olive oil from an Italian family business based in Leeton New South Wales. The Tocin family have been supplying Community Foods since the late 1990s and they continue to be a source of reliable quality oil.

Have you tried olive oil with Umeboshi plum vinegar over fresh lettuce leaves with a sprinkling of sesame and sunflower seeds? Send us your favourite recipe using olive oil and we'll add it to this website.

One of the co-op's active members was travelling down in NSW and visited the lovely Italian olive farmer we have been purchasing from for about 18 years. His home is situated in Leeton.

He told stories of how he uses a large oil press in nearby Jerilderie (both these towns are roughly 250km west of Canberra). The person who owns the press has about 400 hectares of olives and exports it all to USA. Aldo has 4 hectares and is certified organic. The organic certification person was actually doing the rounds the very next day, to check his oil press and soil on his farm.

Aldo talked about how they used to get the olives off the trees by hitting them with sticks. That was in the days when he employed 20 people. That has all changed since stricter regulations came in. He'd love to buy a new flash picking machine that shakes the trees, but they cost about $1.8 million! Aldo primarily sells to Melbourne and Sydney suppliers.

coconut flour

Jun 10|16:28

Organic coconut flour is a delicious, low carbohydrate, high-fibre, grain-free and naturally gluten-free alternative to wheat flour made from fresh organic coconut flesh. A versatile ingredient with a naturally sweet taste suitable for consumption by people who are sensitive to gluten, who are following a paleo or low carbohydrate diet or who simply love the fresh, sweet taste of coconut!

Coconut: the wonderfood

Dec 20|09:27

Coconut provides many health benefits beyond it's nutritional content. Across Asia and the Pacific the coconut palm is highly valued and coconut oil is often considered the cure for all illness. Termed "the Tree of Life" coconut is both food and medicine.

Buckinis - Caramelised - Activated - Raw - Organic

Oct 13|16:16

We have a delicious new product in the shop - Caramelised Buckinis. The buckwheat is flavoured with agave, mesquite, maca powder, cinnamon and salt. All ingredients are organic and the buckwheat has been activated. Activating involves soaking the seed, washing then dehydrating. This effectively starts the sprouting process, resulting in a food that is higher in vitamins and minerals while still being a raw product.

Did you know that buckwheat is actually not a grain at all, but related to the sorrel and rhubard family? So this product is gluten free.